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  • HO HO Hosiery
    Coloured tights are a must have this season. From juicy orange, to hot pink, seductive plum and electric blue! The brighter the colour, the more chic the style. Try a daring knee high or some sexy stockings if you prefer. Which ever style you go for, one thing is for sure, putting some colour on your pins will add originality and character to any chosen outfit. But where...
    by Anna Rossiter at September 3rd, 2007 at 10:09 am
  • Clutch Style
    Having had a fairly long stint of a block-colour trend in bags, it is now time for a little more experimentation with detail. Clasps, jewels and the odd ‘ornament’ aren’t strangers as embellished clutches are steadily growing in popularity. In terms of shape; the clutch is bigger and bolder than it was last season with oversized clutches vying for dominance over...
    by Anna Rossiter at August 29th, 2007 at 10:08 am
  • AW07: Headgear
    If like so many, you aren’t a fan of having rose tinted ear lobes, herein lies your style solution. Hats! As we progress toward the cooler seasons headgear is making a very welcome comeback. Anna Sui, Karen Walker and Donna Karan are just a few designers who made headgear a focal feature in their collections. From beanies to berets, and knits to faux fur, style is...
    by Anna Rossiter at August 20th, 2007 at 05:08 pm
  • The Laden Showroom
    The Laden Showroom located on East London’s Brick Lane shows and sells a huge variety of womenswear, menswear and accessories. With more than 45 independent designers stocked the store has an amazing range. Now thanks to ASOS you don’t have to visit the show room to shop the collections. The Laden room has an exclusive selection available on the site with the same...
    by Anna Rossiter at August 17th, 2007 at 05:08 pm
  • AW07: Shades of Grey
    From charcoal to stone, grey is the perfect shade for this autumn/winter. Its brilliant for layering as it reduces the intensity of other colours, so if you still want to wear your summer colours like yellow or pinks, team them with grey and make them work in the colder months to come. Marc Jacobs and YSL are just a few of the designers who have favoured this neutral...
    by Anna Rossiter at August 14th, 2007 at 03:08 am
  • AW07: Knitted
    Knits are integral to this seasons dress and with them they bring a new approach to oversized and baggy. From sweater dresses to cardigan coats, designers like Stella McCartney and Giles Deacon are breaking down the barriers in terms of what actually passes as a ‘whole’ piece of clothing; wearing a cardigan is now no longer an extra layer as much as an outfit in...
    by Anna Rossiter at August 13th, 2007 at 09:08 am
  • XXY Style
    The male/female style barrier has blurred once again, and merging his style with hers has returned making the runway a confusing place to look this season. For Autumn 07 the androgynous trends are back, and have proved especially favourable with designers such as Dolce & Gabbana and Dina Bar-el. The look is the epitome of sophistication, mannish styles cut to a...
    by Anna Rossiter at August 8th, 2007 at 12:08 am
  • Have you got that fashion feeling?
    Texture is what it’s all about for autumn and with the new season will come an array of new ‘it’ materials and fabrics. Leather is definitely going to be central for this season, with designers like Prada and Moschino, creating beautiful, feminine designs. Just avoid the leather bomber, and opt for a biker jacket or a fitted coat, or if you’re brave, a tight dress....
    by Anna Rossiter at August 7th, 2007 at 09:08 am
  • The Power of Purple
    This autumn/winter we’re celebrating a new ‘it’ colour; it’s bold, strong and very Purple. The neutral colours and bold patterns that we’ve grown used to during recent seasons will soon be a distant memory, with such designers as Emilio Pucci and Valentino going crazy for all purple related shades; vivacious violet, luscious lavender and mystic mauve are...
    by Anna Rossiter at August 6th, 2007 at 09:08 am
  • AW07:Tight Fit
    The smock shape has dominated trends for a couple of seasons now, with loose cuts and a ‘fluid’ silhouette being summer favourites. However fashion week provided a sneak peek into the Autumn/Winter 2007/08 trends and tight fit appears to have established itself as the shape for autumn. This creation by Alessandro Dell’Acqua is perhaps a bit too daring for most...
    by Anna Rossiter at July 26th, 2007 at 08:07 pm